Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

 Why in News?  The President of India has recently appointed retired Supreme Court Justice V. Ramasubramanian as the Chairperson of National Human Rights Commission. About the NHRC : The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, which was later amended in 2006 and 2019. It is a […]

Rule 93(2)(a) of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961 Why in News? The Government has recently amended the Rule 93(2)(a) of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961. About the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961 : The Conduct of Election Rules, 1961 is a set of rules under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which […]

PwC’s Global Economic Crime Survey 2024 provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolving landscape of economic crimes, drawing insights from nearly 2,500 companies across over 60 countries and territories. Key Findings: Prevalence of Economic Crime: A significant number of organizations have encountered economic crimes in the past 24 months, with procurement fraud, cybercrime, and corruption […]

In India, the Supplementary Budget (also called a Supplementary Demand for Grants) is a provision that allows the government to meet unforeseen expenses or to revise the budget during the financial year. It is primarily used to address any additional financial requirements not anticipated during the presentation of the Annual Budget. The provisions related to […]

“One Nation, One Election: Opposition says bills undermine state legislatures, shift power to Election Commission” This article discusses the “One Nation, One Election” proposal, focusing on the opposition’s criticisms of the bills introduced to facilitate simultaneous elections across India. Here’s a breakdown of the key elements in the heading: “One Nation, One Election”: This refers […]

Why in News? The central government introduced the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha, to amend the existing Disaster Management Act, 2005. The Bill revises the Disaster Management Act, 2005, enhancing the roles of NDMA, SDMA, and DDMA. Key Points : Enhanced Coordination and Proactive Disaster Management: The Bill aims to strengthen disaster management […]

In an unprecedented move, around 60 Opposition MPs from the INDIA bloc submitted a notice seeking the removal of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar as Rajya Sabha Chairperson, citing extreme bias and a six-point charge sheet. They alleged he had repeatedly interrupted Opposition MPs and denied legitimate requests by Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge. The […]

The Vice President of India can be removed from office by a process of impeachment outlined in Article 67(b) of the Constitution of India. This process is distinct from the impeachment of the President and is governed by a simpler mechanism. Key Provisions for the Removal of the Vice President: Grounds for Removal: The Constitution […]

M Venkaiah Naidu writes: Don’t disrupt the House of debate Article Published : The Indian Express ( 09/12/2024) Important for –GS 2/GS IV/Essay Gist/ Summary of the Article: Decline in Parliamentary Standards: Recent disruptions in Parliament and state legislatures undermine democratic functioning and public trust. Instances like unruly behavior, sloganeering, and lack of decorum detract […]

 Why in News? The Bill seeks to replace the Aircraft Act, 1934, which regulates civil aviation activities in India. It retains the structure of regulatory bodies like DGCA, BCAS, and AAIB, and updates provisions for aircraft design and penalties. Key Features: Authorities: The Bill continues the regulatory framework, retaining the roles of DGCA (safety), BCAS […]